Eve signs agreement to sell two eVTOL aircraft to Japan’s AirX
Deal includes options for additional units as flight testing and certification continue
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Eve raises US$150 million, taking total funding to US$1.2 billion
Second financing deal signed in a week supports eVTOL development and certification
Embraer subsidiary Eve secures another U.S. financing to support eVTOL development
Up to US$15 million will fund engineering services and battery systems supplied by U.S. companies
Horizon Aircraft targets first flight of Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL in early 2027
Company says assembly of first full-scale prototype is planned for 2026 as development program advances
Eve conducts the first flight of its eVTOL in Brazil
The flight was conducted from Embraer's facilities. The test campaign seeks certification of the aircraft by Brazil's civil aviation agency
Wisk Aero completes first flight of autonomous Generation 6 eVTOL in California
First flight marks key step in FAA certification effort for commercial passenger operations
Vertical Aerospace unveils Valo eVTOL, evolution of the VX4 prototype
New four-seat platform advances towards UK and EASA certification, with operational network planned by 2029
BETA Technologies will supply the pusher motor of Eve's eVTOL
The agreement follows an initial evaluation period in which Eve purchased, tested, and validated the performance of BETA motors
Honda to fly its full-scale eVTOL prototype for the first time in March 2026
The manufacturer says a hybrid prototype of an eVTOL aircraft should be completed later this year
Joby Aviation sues Archer over alleged misuse of confidential data in partnership deal
Complaint filed in California court centers on claims of data transfer by former Joby executive George Kivork. Archer has denied allegations